Sermons on Deeper Life:

Play Vs. Work? Toys Vs. Tools?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2021

Perhaps we find more joy in pleasure, fun and entertainment than we do effort, work and sweat? Playing games offer little profit?

PLAY VS WORK? TOOLS VS. TOYS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Do you know what is called the oldest toy in the world? The stick may just be the oldest toy. Sticks can be an endless source ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Luke 21:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sounds Of Pentecost.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 20, 2021

The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive.

The Sounds Of Pentecost. Acts 1:8TPT The Holy Spirit baptism is and always has been the empowerment for evangelism. Jesus made clear to his disciples the purpose of the infilling of the Holy Spirit they soon were to receive. Jesus said, Acts 1:8TPT But I promise you this—the Holy Spirit will come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Impenetrable? It Is Time To Take Jericho!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 25, 2020

God has made promises to us. What is hindering God's people from staking their claims? There is a great challenge for the church to arise. Jericho was the hardest enemy to face. God said LET US START here and build God confidence and create fear in the enemy.

IMPENETRABLE? IT IS TIME TO TAKE YOUR JERICHO! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God has promises for us. What hinders us from staking our claims? There is a great challenge before us. Victory can be ours, according to your faith? Text: Matthew 9:29 Then touched he their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Joshua 1:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Desolation To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2022

They pierced my hands and feet.

FROM DESOLATION TO PRAISE. Psalm 22:1-31. (I). Jesus Upon the Cross. Psalm 22:1-21. The details of the sufferings in Psalm 22:1-21 match more exactly the anguish of Jesus upon the Cross than anything that we can find in any of the written records of David’s life - and because of this the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does A Christian Have All Authority To Decree And Declare Things Over Their Lives?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 15, 2019

There is a growing trend within some circles of Christianity to teach that a Born-Again Christian can declare and decree things over themselves, and others, as already done.

The primary Scripture verse to support the teaching is: “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.” (Job 22:28 KJV) The Hebrew word translated ‘decree’ in the verse is ‘gazar’ which is a verb in the masculine singular, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28, Job 42:7, Romans 4:17, Matthew 28:18, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Psalm 51:17, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek Right

Contributed by Ikenna Uleanya on Aug 21, 2025

Seek Right discusses JESUS instruction in Matthew 6:24; 31-34 to set our heart first on the kingdom of GOD... It explains what the kingdom of GOD means, with bible references

SEEK RIGHT Text : Matthew 6:24; 31-34 (KJV) 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. ' 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:31-34

Marred, Flawed --- Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 29, 2025

God uses who he chooses. God does not throw marred clay away. God restores and makes the clay again.

FLAWED: THE VESSEL WAS MARRED… JARS OF CLAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In 1895 there were only two cars in the state of Ohio. Most people have never seen an automobile. Two cars in the whole state of Ohio? A wealthy man from Cleveland OWNS ONE OF THE CARS. Car #2 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 18:1-8, Judges 16:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foolish Wisdom-4(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 9, 2025

4 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:22-25[part-1--:22-23](1:18--2:5) Attention: Something misunderstood. I & my wife are both ‘bird-watching nerds.’ The other day I happened to look out one of the back windows of the house. I noticed a bird moving in the grass. I didn’t have my glasses on, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bury The Church Or Better The Church

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024

BURY THE CHURCH OR BETTER THE CHURCH

Illustration: Years ago in a small quiet community, it was the tradition that when someone died that the pastor would go to the church and ring the church bell three times. This was how the little town would know when someone passed away. So one Sunday afternoon, the pastor of the little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glorious Face Of God: A Sermon For Transfiguration Sunday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 10, 2024

We all want to see the face of God. Someday we shall see Christ in all of His glory who is the face of God we shall see. In the meanwhile, the greater glimpses of the glory of God is only rarely revealed to certain selected persons such as Peter, James, and John on the Mount of Transfiguration.

The Glorious Face of God 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Woman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Regardless of our circumstances, God can use us in powerful ways.

Good morning, Church! Our sermon today is inspired by a woman of great wisdom and courage found in the pages of 2 Samuel. Her story is a testament that no matter who we are, where we come from, or what circumstances we find ourselves in, God can use us in powerful ways. In the words of Richard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:16-22

Topics: God's Use

I Don't Have Much PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

No matter how small or insignificant we may feel, God can use us to create wonders, and we don't need to be perfect or have it all together for Him to do so.

Good morning, family. Today, we’re going to dive into the heart of a message that, I believe, needs to be heard in every corner of the world. It's a message that reminds us that no matter what we've got, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, it’s enough for God to create wonders. It's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28-30

Topics: God's Abundance, Using Little

I Am, Am I? Overcoming The Pseudo Self PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Recognize and embrace our true identity in Christ, rather than creating a false self.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters! We're diving into the heart of a story today that's as relevant now as it was thousands of years ago. It's about identity, about who we truly are and the danger of pretending to be something we're not. The Christian author Brennan Manning once said, "We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Topics: Spiritual Identity Crises

View From The Cave PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Serve God in our current circumstances, continually seek His will, and respond quickly to His word.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to be diving into an inspiring passage from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. This text will guide us to understand three important truths: Serve God where you are, Continue to seek God's will, and Be quick to respond to God's word. Before we get into the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Topics: God's Delays